CSO Educator Network

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The CSO wants to get to know you in order to support and provide opportunities for learning and collaboration. Our events and continuing education opportunities are intended to engage and inspire teachers with relevant topics, applicable learning and fun. Through our free workshops, events and network communication, we hope to build a long-lasting relationship with the educators in the region.

Our Educator Workshops are always free and eligible for CEUs. We design and schedule them to address topics of interest as indicated by educator feedback and suggestion. Additional Educator events are planned throughout the year to stay in touch with the CSO. If your district is interested in an on-site professional development session or workshop, let us know and we can arrange them on an individual basis.

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Upcoming Educator Events

Learn the care and maintenance for your voice both in the classroom and in performance. Studies show, "20% of teachers report missing work due to voice concerns" (Roy, 2004). This workshop, led by Katie Davidson, will provide educators with evidence-based information on vocal wellness, as well as provide resources to preserve and effectively use your voice. This workshop is CEU-eligible and free. RSVP to bspiewak@cincinnatisymphony.org

Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:30am - 12pm, Taft Suite at Music Hall (1241 Elm St. Cincinnati)

Katie Davidson, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist working for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Her passion lies in the care and treatment of the voice. She received her Master’s in Speech Pathology from the University of Cincinnati and her Bachelor’s in Voice Performance from Bowling Green State University. Katie has presented at national and state conferences, as well as locally to educators, fitness instructors, and professional voice users.

A night of music, drinks and celebration, on us! Exclusive for educators, this evening includes free admission to the CSO Play of Light concert and a pre-concert reception. RSVP is required through our reservation form. This event has limited capacity and will sell out.

Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Wilks Studio at Music Hall (1241 Elm St, Cincinnati)

Doors open for pre-concert reception: 6:30pm

Concert begins: 8pm

There will be light bites and drinks available for attendees. See more about the concert program here.

Past Events

Summer Social at Fretboard, August 2019
Workshop: Self-Care Day, May 2019
Workshop: Conducting Master Class with John Morris Russell, March 2019
Educator Appreciation Night at the CSO, November 2018
Workshop: World Instruments and Roots of Rhythm with Dr. Craig Woodson, September 2018
Summer Social at Rhinegeist, July 2018

Advocacy

The CSO, through membership in the League of American Orchestras and the Greater Cincinnati Alliance for Arts Education (affiliate of the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education), works to advocate for continued access and support to arts education for students in Ohio.

As part of the GCAAE's advocacy efforts, we are collecting belief statements for arts education to be shared as an advocacy tool with state representatives. To share why you value the arts in Ohio, complete the belief statement form below.

Share your belief statement for Arts Ed Advocacy

League Statement of Common Cause for Music Education

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For questions about Educator Workshops or Events, contact Becky Spiewak at education@cincinnatisymphony.org or 513.744.3347.